Silesian Potato Pancakes (Placki śląskie)

Placki śląskie, or Silesian Potato Pancakes, are a traditional dish from the Silesian region of Poland. These delicious potato pancakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them a perfect comfort food for any time of the day.

Silesian Potato Pancakes (Placki śląskie)

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the grated potatoes, grated onion, eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Scoop the potato mixture into the skillet, using about 1/4 cup for each pancake. Flatten the scoops with a spatula to form pancakes.
  4. Cook the pancakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  5. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
  6. Serve the placki śląskie hot with sour cream or applesauce on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
4g
Fat
7g
Fiber
3g

Supplies

Large bowl Grater Skillet Spatula Paper towels

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the placki śląskie with a side of crisp salad or pickles for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispy pancakes, squeeze out any excess moisture from the grated potatoes before mixing them with the other ingredients.

Cost

$5